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Protein intake

mcelroyjc Posts: 13 Joined: 2004/12/31	2006/06/04, 07:50 PM Hey, According to FT, I need to be taking in appx. 280g of protein per day. I did a quick number crunch and realized with food and protein shakes, I am only taking in 140. I would go strictly protein shake but I realize there are benefits to eating foods. I am taking vitamins as well. To make up the other half can I just drink protein shakes? I mix it just with cold water, and I really love the taste. I mainly just don't want to have to hassle with fixing a wide assortment of protein rich foods.
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2006/06/04, 07:54 PM I find the FT protein a little on the high side. I try and get a gram to a gram and a half per lb of body weight. Most of us that take protein as a supplement do so for the same reason you mention. -------------- Mike in Pensacola Now.
ch1513 Posts: 7 Joined: 2005/07/27	2006/06/06, 01:52 AM Please don't laugh:big_smile: Sine I am on bed rest can I have a protien shake for breakfast with a fruit? I don't need to GAIN weight. Over the past two months I gained 6lbs:( Just trying to think outside the box!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/06/06, 07:49 AM Yes. Can i ask why you are on bed rest? -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2006/06/06, 08:28 AM Looks like a back injury. Since your maintenance calory requirements are down due to having to be sedentary, there's not much you can do other than cut down on your food intake.